[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 85 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24635-24636]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8428]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange

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Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 
20549.

Extension:
    Rule 19d-3, SEC File No. 270-245, OMB Control No. 3235-0204.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') intends to submit to the Office of Management and 
Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of 
information discussed below.
     Rule 19d-3 (17 CFR 240.19d-3)--Applications for Review of 
Final Disciplinary Sanctions, Denials of Membership, Participation or 
Association, or Prohibitions or Limitations of Access to Services 
Imposed by Self-Regulatory Organizations.
    Rule 19d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 U.S.C. 78a 
et seq.) prescribes the form and content of applications to the 
Commission by persons desiring stays of final disciplinary sanctions 
and summary action of self-regulatory organizations (``SROs'') for 
which the Commission is the appropriate regulatory agency. The 
Commission uses the information provided in the application filed 
pursuant to Rule 19d-3 to review final actions taken by SROs including: 
(1) Disciplinary sanctions; (2) denials of membership, participation or 
association; and (3) prohibitions on or limitations of access to SRO 
services.
    It is estimated that approximately 15 respondents will utilize this 
application procedure annually, with a total burden of 270 hours, for 
all respondents to complete all submissions. This figure is based upon 
past submissions. The staff estimates that the average number of hours 
necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 19d-3 is 18 hours. 
The average cost per hour, to complete each submission, is 
approximately $101. Therefore, the total cost of compliance for all 
respondents is $27,270. (15 submissions x 18 hours x $101 per hour).
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in 
writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley 
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-
mail to: [email protected]. Comments must be submitted to OMB within 
60 days of this notice.

    Dated: April 24, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-8428 Filed 5-2-07; 8:45 am]
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